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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.14, 505.67 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.14, 505.67 and 93.65 is: 140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.14 : 505.67 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.14/505.67 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.14x = 505.67 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.14x = 47,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,353.00/337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.46

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